Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tomato red blooms in spring

Name: 'Texas Scarlet' flowering quince (Chaenomeles
x superba 'TexasScarlet')
Zones: 5to 9
Size: 4to 5 feet tall and wide
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil
One look at this plant in bloom and most gardeners are instantly sold. Although
the flowers of 'Texas Scarlet' flowering quince last only a week or two in early spring , the sight of the tomato red blossoms is unforgettable. During the rest of the season ,'Texas Scarlet' remains a wave of glossy green leaves.

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